Head Baker
Neighborhood Restaurant & Provisions
36 Main St, Orono, ME
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Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Neighborhood Restaurant & Provisions is a new market, bakery, butcher and catering shop opening in Orono. We're looking for a head baker to build the bakery from day one: artisan bread, pastry, cakes and sweets, all made from scratch. You'll set the menu, run production and train the team.
What you'll do
Bake every day. Lead production of bread, croissants, tarts, cakes, cookies and specialty desserts.
Build the menu. Create, test and price seasonal pastries, a bread program and custom orders.
Lead the team. Train, schedule and supervise bakers and apprentices.
Watch the numbers. Track ingredients, place orders, cut waste and keep food and labor costs in line.
Keep it clean and safe. Follow HACCP (if necessary), health department and sanitation standards, and look after the equipment.
What you bring
3 to 5+ years of commercial or artisan baking, with a real background in both bread fermentation and pastry
Mastery of scaling, dough hydration, shaping, lamination, oven management, and cake and pastry decoration
A Food Handler or HACCP certification, or willingness to get one
Comfort with early mornings, long shifts on your feet, and lifting 50 pounds
What we offer
$65,000 a year
Health insurance
401(k)
3 weeks PTO
To apply, send your resume. Photos of your work are welcome.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, 3 weeks PTO
Required Skills
Leadership
Team Management
Menu Development
Creativity in Baking
Cost Management
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Problem Solving
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OPENING SOON
Specialty Grocer, Butcher Shop
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